Established 2009 Phone +93 78 347 9189 Founded 2009 | Colours Green, Dark Blue Color Green | |
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Type Independent, self-governing, Private President Mohammad Ismail Labib Balkhi Address Kolula Pushta Rd, Kabul, Afghanistan Similar Khurasan University, Rana Institute of Higher St, Dawat University, Paktia University, Bost University | ||
Salam University (Pashto: سلام پوهنتون) / (Persian: دانشگاه سلام) is a private university in Afghanistan having campuses in Kabul and Kunduz. The university was accredited in 2009 by the Ministry of Higher Education as private institution of higher education. Salam currently offers five undergraduate degree programs and a graduate degree in Sharia and Law.
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History
Salam University has been established in 2009 by a group of professors and lecturers from national and international universities. The university is authorized and licensed by Ministry of Higher Education in 2009 as institute of higher education; in 2013 it was given the status of university.
Salam University provides education in separate classes to male and female students.
Programs
Salam University Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computer Science programs are taught in English while other faculties are taught official local languages. University follows the rules and guidelines of Afghan Ministry of Higher Education for running credit based system. The academic year is combined of two regular semesters the Spring Semester starting in March and the Fall Semester starting in September each year.
Salam University offers four-years eight semesters degree programs in Law & Political Science, Economics and Business Administration, Computer & Information Technology, Shari & Law and Engineering.
Salam University started offering graduate program in Spring Semester, 2014, offering Master of Sharia and Law. A total of 30 students were given the chance using an entry test and interview approach to attend the program.
Management
Salam University has a management board led by Dr. Mohammad Ismail Labib Balkhi. There are various administrative departments and commissions contributing to the overall management of university and execution of relevant tasks.
Campuses
There are two campuses of university.
Kabul
Kunduz
Ranking
Salam University is ranked among the top 10 universities in Kabul.